Policy Analyst
Independent California nonprofit that builds interactive software demonstrations and delivers briefings to help the public, civil society, and policymakers understand AI capabilities and risks.
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About CivAI
CivAI, legally Civic AI Security Program, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2023. Its current work centers on live, interactive AI-risk demonstrations, public demo experiences, and briefings for government and civil-society audiences.
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Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will research and evaluate policy solutions for advanced-AI risks, draft policy analyses for Congressional offices, and track policy developments. You will provide nonpartisan technical commentary, maintain relationships with policy organizations, identify AI-safety trends, and help refine policymaker engagement strategy.
Requirements
- 1-5 years of experience in policy or government affairs
- Background in AI, technology, national security, or similar policy areas
Responsibilities
- Research and evaluate policy solutions to mitigate AI risk
- Write policy memos, reports, and one-pagers
- Track AI policy developments at state, federal, and international levels
- Provide technical nonpartisan commentary to Congressional offices
- Build relationships with AI policy research and advocacy organizations
- Identify emerging AI development and safety trends
- Refine strategy for engaging policymakers
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Catered lunch and dinner at the Berkeley office every weekday
Hiring Process
Initial application; hiring manager interview; team interview; written take-home test; reference checks; final-round in-person interview in Berkeley.